Bills would revise student truancy provisions
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on three bills that would revise the state’s new student truancy provisions. In
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Enhanced penalties for assaults on health care professionals advanced
Senators advanced a bill Feb. 15 that would enhance penalties for assaulting health care professionals. Under the original provisions of
Read MoreBill would change method for collecting prepaid wireless surcharges
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill that would provide a new method for collecting
Read MoreBill would increase access to healthful food
People living in underserved communities would have greater access to healthful, affordable food under a bill discussed in an Agriculture
Read MoreTax certificate bill advances
A bill that would change the process of purchasing tax deeds advanced from select file Feb. 15. LB370, introduced by
Read MoreMeasure would change TIF rules
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 14 on a measure that seeks to change tax increment financing (TIF) rules
Read MoreGenetic counseling licensure bill advances
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 15 to a bill that would provide a formal licensure process for genetic counselors. Under
Read MoreBill would allow city/county redevelopment projects
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 14 on a bill that would allow a city to develop land within
Read MoreSunday morning spirit sales advance
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Feb. 14 that would remove the current prohibition on selling and dispensing alcoholic
Read MorePetition circulator bill advances
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 14 to a bill that would require that petition circulators be 18 years of age
Read MoreConcealed carry permit language clarification advanced
A criminal charge would not immediately disqualify a person from receiving a concealed carry permit under a bill advanced from
Read MoreJudicial pay increase advances
Judges within the state court system would see a 2 percent salary increase under a bill advanced from general file
Read MoreChase County would gain ownership of state historical park
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission would give up ownership of the Champion Mill State Historical Park and Champion Lake
Read MoreBills propose changes to state contracting process
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on four bills intended to improve the process of
Read MorePurchasing flexibility proposed for county hospitals
The state’s 26 county hospitals would have more flexibility in making major purchases under a bill discussed during a Health
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